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SB LiMotive to supply Mahindra & Mahindra with Li-ion pack for hybrid SUV in 2013

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SB LiMotive, the 50:50 Li-ion battery joint venture between Robert Bosch and Samsung SDI, will supply Li-ion battery packs to Mahindra & Mahindra for a new hybrid SUV from the Indian company in 2013. SB LiMotive is headquartered in Giheung, South Korea—which is also where cells are developed and validated.

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Solid state: EV giants chase ‘holy grail’ of batteries – ET Auto

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The company says it aims to build a gigafactory for its new batteries by 2029 and has signed a joint development agreement with BMW. startup Solid Power delivered test cells of its semi-solid state battery with a sulfide-based solid electrolyte and a high-content silicon anode to BMW late last year.

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Hyundai introduces trade-in program in Korea to encourage transition from ICE cars to EVs

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Hyundai is expected to launch its first three-row electric SUV later this year. The company is offering compensation for ICE or hybrid owners who switch to electric vehicles as it seeks to boost EV adoption in Korea. Although initially it was believed to be called the IONIQ 7, new reports suggest it will go by the IONIQ 9.

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Seven of the top 10 brands in this year’s reliability rankings are from Japan and South Korea, including Subaru, Kia, Infiniti, and Hyundai. Three European brands, Audi, BMW, and Mini, round out the top 10. Audi and BMW both declined from last year. BMW fell three spots to eight, followed by Mini at number nine.

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A third of Aussies back 2030 ICE ban claims Polestar survey

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Polestar 3 large SUV with camouflage. “A South Korea led the way with 48 per cent ahead of the UK (44) and Singapore (42). Among those recently quoted warning caution are BMW and tier one auto supplier Bosch. The Australian response is in line with the global numbers the survey returned. Polestar 6 electric roadster.

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

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BMW: AI, AR, Digitalized Mobility and Remote Controlled Valet Parking BMW sees in-car gaming as a coming trend BMW was all about the digital customer experience at this year’s CES. The Digital Premium package through the BMW Operating System 9 will include access to its ConnectedDrive store with third-party apps.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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A Bona Fide Third Row in an Electric SUV Combine the Kia Telluride three-row SUV and the Kia EV6 crossover and you get the all-new, all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV. There are other electric SUVs with a third row, but when comparing apples-to-apples, the EV9 offers the most cabin space for the lowest base price.

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